Going to college is a big step. Clark State staff and faculty are always here to help! Whether you are just starting college, coming back to school or still in high school, Clark State offers an affordable education that will help you achieve your goals.

125 degrees and certificates. Whichever path you chose, one thing's for sure: you'll come out of Clark State with brighter prospects and greater pride than you came in with. Flexible class schedules – day, evening, weekend and online – will make it easy for you to fit college into your busy schedule.

With campus locations in Springfield, Beavercreek, Bellefontaine and Xenia, as well as our extensive offering of online classes, Clark State is just a short drive or a click away. Our students and corporate customers have chosen Clark State because of our reputation for quality and personal 1:1 attention.

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Blackboard

Clark State uses the learning management system called Blackboard to deliver online courses. The following information explains how and when to access your course(s), technical information and who to contact with questions or if you need assistance.

There is no guarantee that every computer will be compatible with Blackboard, however, the following are the recommended minimum computer hardware and software configurations for online coursework.

Mac

PC

Hardware

iMac or better

Pentium III or higher

Connection

DSL/high speed/broadband recommended; a reliable Internet service provider and connection

DSL/high speed/broadband recommended; a reliable Internet service provider and connection

* A camera may be required for some courses – please refer to the syllabus for information.

Note: Certain antivirus programs interfere with the viewing of videos and you may need to temporarily turn off your antivirus program to view the videos.

You can also access your course(s) by using any of Clark State's open computer labs, the College Library, the Student Academic Support Center and the Self-Paced Lab. During the first week of classes, the Self-Paced Lab offers basic instruction on how to access and use Blackboard, WebAdvisor, student e-mail and the College network.